Hoffman, William (1924-1995) Painting. Oil on canvas - signed lower left. Wave swells slowly turn over breaking on the rocks. Canvas measures 24x48 framed to overall size of 39x62. Known for his seascapes and Western themes, self-taught American artist William Hoffman was born in Montana in 1924. Finding painting later in life, after his first visit to an art gallery, he began to seek art as a career in his forties. His first paintings were seascapes of the Pacific, which capture its tranquil beauty. He spent a number of years continuing this theme and crafting his art before turning to studies of the West. William Hoffman's oil paintings depict portraits of Native Americans, snow-covered cabins, and the calming seascapes he first produced. William Hoffman oil paintings for sale of Pacific and Western scenes evoke a quiet awe of nature. Upon his first gallery visit, artist William Hoffman mused, "I was stunned to learn that artists didn't necessarily always starve."